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£14,204 (Est: £10,500 - £12,000)

Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster 1947

United Kingdom • 28 Oct 2016

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AI Listing Summary

This 1947 Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster is a meticulously maintained classic with a rich history, boasting a bespoke Mulliner coachwork and luxurious Art Deco interior. Having been owned by only a few individuals and reportedly considered one of the best examples available, it offers a blend of originality and discreet modern upgrades for reliability.

Condition

8

The listing mentions gleaming black cellulose painted coachwork, a sumptuously appointed interior with brown leather and fawn Bedford Cord, and highly polished wood. It also notes fastidious maintenance by the previous owner and a comprehensive history. While some discreet modernizations have been added, the emphasis on preserving originality suggests a well-cared-for vehicle.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

163385

Odometer:

71,000 miles

Reg Number:

GDG384

RHD/LHD:

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Armstrong Siddeley were quick off the blocks to resume production after WWll, with a model range named after famous WWll aircraft.

The Lancaster was their flagship model, with bespoke four door coachwork by Mulliner, on the all new 16hp chassis, incorporating a six cylinder 1991cc overhead valve engine with hydraulic tappets.

In choosing the model name Armstrong Siddeley wish to emphasise their highly successful aviation as well as maritime and motoring heritage.

Fastidiously maintained by the previous owner, GDG384 has gleaming black cellulose painted coachwork which is emphasised with twin gold coach lines.

The Art Deco inspired interior is sumptuously appointed in brown leather to the front seats and door cards and fawn Bedford Cord to the rear.

Further refinements include the use of highly polished wood for the dashboard and door cappings, leather bound wool carpets, lambswool over rugs in the rear passenger compartment, sunshine roof and Wilson pre-select gearbox, the whole o...